Yarde has previously tried to fight Frank Buglioni for the British light-heavyweight title, but the 29-year-old has avoid the bout and has now lost the belt in a first-round TKO to Callum Johnson, who also holds the Commonwealth strap.

Sergey Kovalev’s two defeats to Andre Ward were two of the biggest events in boxing (Image: GETTY)

But the 26-year-old is firmly focused on his bout against 27-3-3 Sek on the Martin Murray vs Roberto Garcia undercard this Saturday.

“I don’t know too much about Dariusz, but I go out and do my job. It doesn’t matter if he is southpaw, northpaw or westpaw,” Yarde said.

“Sparring with southpaws have been different but nothing to worry me.

“When you have power, that relaxes you.

“I am not thinking this is a pushover.

“People talk about world title offers, but boxing is not a sprint, it's a marathon.”

Sek meanwhile has promised to bring an upset and, two inches taller than Yarde, has a simple plan to undo his opponent.

“I am looking forward to the fight and I will win,” Sek said.

“I have seen his fights and we have adapted our training techniques to win the fight on Saturday.